Trakke Stor vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Trakke Stor | Feature | Fjallraven Kanken Outlong |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed canvas | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS |
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Trakke Stor and Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Trakke Stor; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Trakke Stor; 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Trakke Stor, and 15 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Trakke Stor vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong: which should you pack?
The Trakke Stor carries 12L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong (30L vs. 18L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Trakke Stor; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.